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Patient support and survivorship focus on improving the quality of life for individuals during and after cancer treatment through medical, emotional, and social care. Resources like counseling, rehabilitation, and wellness programs help patients manage side effects, reduce recurrence risks, and navigate life beyond cancer.

Diabetes drug could help cancer patients make better recovery
A common type of diabetes medication could help cancer patients make a better long-term recovery, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

The Best Juice To Drink For A Sore Throat Can Also Help Ward Off Cancer
After a loud concert or an intense sports event, you might notice your throat feeling scratchy or sore from all the shouting and cheering. But sometimes, a sore throat isn’t just from overuse. It can also be a symptom of an underlying infection. Viral infections, such as the common cold or flu, are frequent culprits of a sore throat. Strep throat is caused by a bacterial infection that can also make swallowing painful and speaking difficult.

Remarkable Women: Cancer survivor Lori Bayer becomes a breast cancer advocate, creating a nonprofit to help others
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – From small-town girl to globetrotter, Lori Bayer says some of the best years of her life were spent on a journey around the world traveling with her husband.

New test may predict kidney cancer recurrence
Scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered a way to predict which kidney cancer patients are more likely to have their cancer come back after treatment. Their research could help doctors decide who needs extra treatment and who doesn’t, making care more personalized instead of using a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

Can Laughing Really Fight Cancer? Researchers Say It’s No Joke
Amid growing concerns over social tension and instability in South Korea, the mental health of the public has increasingly come under threat.

Can Laughing Really Fight Cancer? Researchers Say It’s No Joke
Amid growing concerns over social tension and instability in South Korea, the mental health of the public has increasingly come under threat.

Three-Time Cancer Survivor Colin Egglesfield Shares the Moment He Broke Down
Colin Egglesfield, who has struggled with cancer three times, shared the moment he “broke down” while appearing on Let’s Be Clear, the podcast founded by Shannen Doherty

WellSpan Health – Innovations & Advancements in Cancer Treatment
A York County business owner is sharing his story of hope after completing an innovative cancer treatment at WellSpan York Hospital. John Grim has been battling prostate cancer for nearly seven years, and after multiple treatments failed, doctors offered him a chance to try something knew.

Breakthrough Discovery Paves the Way for Treating One of the World’s Most Lethal Cancers
Pancreatic cancer’s five-year survival rate is currently only 13% and is responsible for over 5% of all cancer deaths in the UK. Unfortunately, the symptoms of this disease often only appear once the cancer has already spread to other parts of the body.

Hastings woman overcomes colon cancer, finishes Chicago Marathon
HASTINGS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Hastings woman is sharing her story about how she overcame colon cancer to finish the Chicago Marathon.

The Tropical Fruit Juice That Can Prevent Prostate Cancer And Speed Up Muscle Recovery
Getting to the end of a tough workout may be mentally satisfying, but the exertion can leave your muscles feeling drained, achy, and rubbery.

6 Pain Relief Tips for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Not all men with advanced prostate cancer experience pain, but many will, particularly if the cancer has spread to the bones.